Chemical technology and materials science play a role in everyone’s lives and touch almost every aspect of our existence in some way. Modern medicine makes extensive use of pharmaceuticals and medical implants. In fashion and clothing, synthetic fibers, dyes, and laundry detergent are widely used. Most electronic devices, and in particular semiconductor devices, are made using chemical processes. In building and furniture construction, paints, building materials, laminates, and resins are used. The food and beverages industry is dependent on food science, pesticides, fungicides, and preservatives. The list could go on: transportation, energy and almost every other aspect of modern life requires the use of chemical technology and materials science.
SLW chemical attorneys with graduate degrees and experience in the lab have the background needed to describe and claim the structural and physical properties of materials, providing the best chance of broad patent coverage of chemical and materials science inventions. Our attorneys can interpret complex prior art in the chemical and materials science space and develop claiming and argumentation strategies that distinguish a new material or use based on structure and properties of the invention.